Tracking Crypto and AI Industry Political Spending in the 2026 US Elections
By
Molly White
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Summary
This article announces the expansion of a political spending tracking site from cryptocurrency industry influence to also include artificial intelligence companies. It reveals that AI companies are adopting the same political influence strategies, strategists, and backers as the crypto industry. The site tracks industry contributions totaling $408.3 million from crypto and AI companies/individuals, with $340.1 million held by focused PACs and $102.9 million spent directly on federal elections in the current cycle.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIt's not just crypto anymore.
Artificial intelligence companies are now copying the same playbook, with the same strategists and the same backers.
This site started by tracking the cryptocurrency industry's political spending.
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